How open, accepting, and flexible they were. They really made it as good an experience as they could, and they were open to allowing you to switch departments if necessary.
What I wish was different
It was online due to COVID-19, but it was unprepared as it was a last second decision not to cancel the program. Once again, they tried as hard as they could, but the infrastructure was not completely there or prepared yet.
Advice
Come in with an open mind, and believe in yourself. The people there are willing to help you.
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Sales intern
September - November 2020 • Galesburg, IL
What I liked
Even though I wasn’t licensed, the agency I worked with was willing to teach me the ins and outs of policies, so I could better understand what we were selling to people. They allowed me to involve my own strategies and ideas to reach out to customers even though it wasn’t the way they typically did things.
What I wish was different
I would take the time to get licensed before working there, so I could get more hands on experience quoting and targeting new customers. Without a license, the amount of work I could do was limited.
Advice
Talk to everyone at the agency, and ask them how they operate from a day to day. Every person in sales operates slightly different, but they all have similarities. Gathering all of this info will help inform you how you will want to operate if you work in this industry since you are given a significant amount of freedom.
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Sales Representative
July - September 2020 • Franklin, TN
What I liked
My team, the management, the environment, and the resources provided to help learn sales.
What I wish was different
The job itself was pretty boring, as selling insurance can be difficult. The prospecting aspect of selling insurance gets repetitive and monotonous, as well.
Advice
It is a good place to learn sales, but don't commit to working in insurance full time unless you really know you want to.
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Claims Adjuster
March 2017 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I love my job, I love helping people and getting them in the right space when they have had a loss
What I wish was different
Sometimes the work/home balance is difficult especially during a pandemic but otherwise I wouldn’t change anything else about the job
Advice
Listening skills are important and it helps each day for me to help someone else and understand where they’re coming from
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Office Assistant
January - October 2019 • Boca Raton, FL
What I liked
Was a good first office job to get office experience
What I wish was different
Wish I had more responsibilities, had a lot of idle time
Advice
definitely a good college job/get your foot in the door somewhere
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Claims Intern
May - July 2020 • Atlanta, GA
What I liked
I loved the group of interns that I had the pleasure of working with.
What I wish was different
Due to the pandemic, we were forced to work from home. This made it harder to forge meaningful relationships with my fellow interns, supervisors, and mentors.
Advice
Apply for internships as early and often as you can. You never know who might offer you a position.
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Insurance Sales Agent
June 2019 • Penfield, NY
What I liked
I like serving the community
What I wish was different
Nothing !!
Advice
Go in open minded and have a positive outlook
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Quote Information Specialist
June - August 2019 • Texarkana, TX
What I liked
The individuals who showed me the ropes and guided me throughout my time at State Farm. They were always willing to explain something to me and help me with any task that I was struggling with.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to work more hours. I was only needed for 25 hours per week.
Advice
State Farm is a great company and a great early learning experience for anyone interested in a sales career or looking into a job in the insurance industry.
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Office Clerk
August 2020 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
Learning about the insurance industry
What I wish was different
Advice
Fly your desk don’t let anyone else fly it for you
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Insurance Sales Intern
May - August 2020 • Pinckney, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed the work environment a ton. Also, I learned many things about the insurance industry and fell in love with it.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Business Analyst Intern
May - July 2020 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
I liked that they had a lot of intern events to orient interns into the summer internship.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was better project/skill matching. I felt unprepared for success on a few projects.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions, and speak up if you feel like you don't know how to do something.
